kayaking to Shoup Glacier Had the best day kayaking in Valdez! Shoup Glacier is seriously underrated! After a short boat ride with our guides Carson and Tim, Carson led... read moreHad the best day kayaking in Valdez! Shoup Glacier is seriously underrated! After a short boat ride with our guides Carson and Tim, Carson led us up toward the glacier. We got some awesome close up views of a pair of bald eagles. Lots of otters playing around. After having lunch right under the glacier, we had a fun ride back through some rougher water. Carson was an awesome dude and we loved chilling with him all day. The owner Tim was also great to talk to and we learned a lot about the area from them. Would highly recommend going through this company for any adventure. Extremely professional, seasoned, and just simply lovely people who were fun to be with. Best of luck to everyone at Pangea Adventures!! read less

Wonderful experience! The guides were hard working, funny and informative. They took care of everyone and did their best to keep us all comfortable on... read moreWonderful experience! The guides were hard working, funny and informative. They took care of everyone and did their best to keep us all comfortable on a cold, rainy day. I'm so happy this was the location and the company we kayaked with. I'd highly recommend them to any of my friends visiting the area. The only negative I can think of was the slow pace at times which was frustrating when you want to keep moving to stay warm... paddle four strokes, wait, paddle a couple more, wait... but that's more of a reflection of the other guest's abilities than anything negative on the guides themselves. I've never group kayaked before, so I didn't see that part coming.
Thank you Nelson, Ben and Emily! You are an asset to Pangaea and so far, our time with you has been the best part of our trip. read less

Great team! Pangaea Tour accommodated us last minute (~12h notice) after our other tour fell through! Trevor was a really great guide and we spent an amazing... read morePangaea Tour accommodated us last minute (~12h notice) after our other tour fell through! Trevor was a really great guide and we spent an amazing day at the Face of Columbia glacier.
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Great kayak trip~ Loved our trip, our guide was professional and knowledgeable about the area, and experiencing the glacier in this setting was an unforgettable experience. Can't recommend... read moreLoved our trip, our guide was professional and knowledgeable about the area, and experiencing the glacier in this setting was an unforgettable experience. Can't recommend it enough! read less

AK Highlight! Truly one of the highlights of our 3 weeks in AK! All of our fellow tour guide buddies recommended kayaking Columbia Glacier but using Pangea... read moreTruly one of the highlights of our 3 weeks in AK! All of our fellow tour guide buddies recommended kayaking Columbia Glacier but using Pangea specifically. Our guide, Natan, was rad and full of fun facts and our captain, Tim, was equally as phenomenal and chill. We were lucky enough to see a humpback whale, otters and seals just on our way to the glacier but several more seals once we were out kayaking. It’s incredible how thick the ice was, especially coming out at low tide, and how often you could hear the cracking and calving of the glacier. Solid group that was fun to hang out with after next door at The Fat Mermaid to celebrate a vitally eye-opening experience. read less

Spectacular Adventure Pangaea gave us an unforgettable experience sea-kayaking in the gorgeous backdrop of the Columbia Glacier. The sights were amazing and the guides incredibly competent... read morePangaea gave us an unforgettable experience sea-kayaking in the gorgeous backdrop of the Columbia Glacier. The sights were amazing and the guides incredibly competent and supportive. Captain Tim, Seth, and Dan were all very knowledgeable, friendly, and conversational. They sought out wildlife and made sure to pause and let us enjoy otters, eagles, and harbor seals. We floated amongst the icebergs and got a close up and personal view of the glacier. We felt very safe in their charge. I would recommend this experience to anyone...both visitors and residents of our great state of Alaska. Thank you Pangaea. read less

Columbia glacier area kayaking We were thrilled to get a new sea kayaking adventure under our belts. We have never taken a guided tour and were very pleased... read moreWe were thrilled to get a new sea kayaking adventure under our belts. We have never taken a guided tour and were very pleased with our experience. The captain Tim was extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Unfortunately, the ice was very thick so getting close to Columbia was out of the question due to safety concerns. It provided us a unique opportunity to explore a recently exposed bay area that was filled with icebergs. The guides Seth, Natan, Dan, and Nadine were excellent with leading us through relatively new territory and providing a unique and fun experience. We would overwhelmingly recommend them to anyone looking for an adventure in the Valdez and Prince William Sound area. read less

Shoup Bay Cabin Trip We spent 3 nights at Kittiwake Cabin and paddled over to Shoup Glacier. Great trip. One glorious day, two fine rainy but sweet days.

unforgettable experience Everything was very well and professionally organized with a very friendly atmosphere. Our guide Trevor was very patient with our two girls and took the... read moreEverything was very well and professionally organized with a very friendly atmosphere. Our guide Trevor was very patient with our two girls and took the time to answer all of their questions ! Thanks again for a great moment ! read less

Asked the day before and had limited availability, so plan ahead!

Wouldv'e loved to try a single kayak, but again, call ahead of time, we went... read moreAsked the day before and had limited availability, so plan ahead!

Wouldv'e loved to try a single kayak, but again, call ahead of time, we went in late the night before.

Anyway, great staff and Devon (sp?) was a fun guide to have along. Got my wife in the water for the first time in a kayak and she wants to go again, so good job.

We did a short excursion right around the area of the Duck Flats and a bit into Port Valdez. We saw an otter right up close and a couple of seals too. read less

We had a blast; the weather was perfect, the guide, Sammie, was excellent, and the glaciers/icebergs were active that day! We took the 10 hr... read moreWe had a blast; the weather was perfect, the guide, Sammie, was excellent, and the glaciers/icebergs were active that day! We took the 10 hr Columbia Glacier Kayak Tour. I thought 10hrs was long, but it went by pretty fast. We saw icebergs crumble before our eyes without warning, so don't get too close to them! Sammie brought some pretzels and trailmix, and made hot chocolate for us when we docked on the other island for lunch. Yes--you should bring your own lunch. The pacing of the trip was very leisurely and we didn't feel rushed at all. Sammie was a geology major and knew a lot about glaciers. She also was very helpful to take photos for us against the largest icebergs.

WARNING: there are NO bathrooms once you get on the boat. They will tell you that you'll be taken to "the most pristine bathrooms on the planet", and guess what that means. I ended up peeing in a bush 2 times. I guess it's part of the experience...and everyone else had to do it! There was a sighting of the Northwestern, which is the boat featured in The Deadliest Catch tv show. The crew waved to us. read less

A perfect rainy day for a paddle We booked the Gold Creek paddle and hike... it was a rainy day, perfect for a paddle in the bay. A short hike to the... read moreWe booked the Gold Creek paddle and hike... it was a rainy day, perfect for a paddle in the bay. A short hike to the waterfall and heaps of Salmonberries to snack on made this a perfect half day activity. Nadine is a wonderful and very knowledgeable guide! Thanks again to her and Pangaea for a great day in Valdez! read less

Beautiful day on the water Daniel is a friendly and knowledgeable guide. We enjoyed great conversation, scenery,exercise and wildlife.

Great view! Initially I was a bit scared because I had never been in a sea kayak and they are not as sturdy as the fresh water... read moreInitially I was a bit scared because I had never been in a sea kayak and they are not as sturdy as the fresh water ones. However, Trevor was a great tour guide and prepared us for our trek to the waterfall. If you have enough money I would do the glacier one, that's what we hope to do at some point (but it was not in our budget). read less

Our Pangea experience My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our day with Pangea. Off to a great start with the office staff and then... read moreMy husband and I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of our day with Pangea. Off to a great start with the office staff and then Captain Tim who navigated the waters like a boss and a solid pat on the back to our guide, Seth, who sealed the deal with his down to earth knowledge and savvy guidance as we kayaked to Columbia Glacier. We will never forget this day in Valdez. Thanks to Pangea for making it a day worth journaling. read less

A wonderful day Kayaking in front of glacier We took a whole day kayaking in front of the Columbia glacier in early August. It was our first time doing Kayaking, and 6 of... read moreWe took a whole day kayaking in front of the Columbia glacier in early August. It was our first time doing Kayaking, and 6 of us were all rookies. Before we booked the tour, we had a lot of concerns. The tour went very well it was well organized. Our guide Ben was from Minnesota, who went to Alaska in early May to get some company training. He was in charge of 8 people on 4 kayaks. Ben was very knowledgeable. We liked him very much. We had a memorable experience especially for our kids. read less

Me and my dad rolled into town with no plan on Friday afternoon and walked in to Pangaea looking for a kayaking adventure. We weighted... read moreMe and my dad rolled into town with no plan on Friday afternoon and walked in to Pangaea looking for a kayaking adventure. We weighted the options and the were able to squeeze us on to a guided trip in Shoup Bay. Our guides were fabulous and friendly and helpful and a joy to paddle with. The lunch spot was incredible and the bird cliffs were fun to see. I can't wait to return for another trip!! read less

Kayaking Duck Flats We had an amazing guide, Trevor, for our kayaking adventure. It was my 10 year old daughter’s first time kayaking and he was very knowledgeable.... read moreWe had an amazing guide, Trevor, for our kayaking adventure. It was my 10 year old daughter’s first time kayaking and he was very knowledgeable. He was also patient as we were very slow. I would absolutely do this again!! read less